Laughter IS the Best Medicine
A week of ... Deep belly laughs followed by uncontrollable giggles Laughing until our sides hurt over seemingly nothing True enjoyment over each other's company Mix them all together and you find laughter IS the best medicine. Sometimes it takes a few minutes, maybe...
Are We There Yet? ~ #TellHisStory Linkup
A little voice piped up from the backseat, "are we there yet"? I surveyed our surroundings and realized we had not even made it to the highway. A deep sigh, followed by a quick "no", traveled to the kids in the back. Oh, the joy of vacation. Many years of the familiar...
Planters vs. Nourishers … #TellHisStory Link Up
I had forgotten the joy that comes with digging in the soil, dirt under my fingernails, and the resulting bright colors. Sweat on my brow and hot sunshine, as new life changed the landscape as well as my perspective. For years growing up, I was both a planter and...
The Story Continues
It came as a sweet message pinging through Facebook as I readied myself to drift off to sleep. Jerking back to wakefulness, I read the message several times, not even sure if what I was reading was real. I typed a short response, hit send, and hoped that I would still...
Small is the New Big and an Announcement
It's funny how one walk can change your perspective. How looking down brought a whole lot of happy to this girl. No off roading was needed. All it took was strategically placed objects and the willingness to get my head out of the clouds. This one, bright sunny day...
Treasures and Trinkets
Growing up I stored treasures and trinkets in hiding places in my bedroom. When you are surrounded by four brothers, (literally-two older and two younger), my bedroom was my sacred haven. I was blessed to have a room to myself being the only girl. I took full...
Come Walk With Me!
It's time for a heart check. A handing over of the mess that winter left to make room for all spring is bringing. It looks like breathing deeply to soak in the promises of God and the beauty that accompanies the deep inhale. It is time to let go and embrace the...
Blessings in the Ordinary and Hope in the Hard
On a Wednesday, several months ago, news came my way that pulled me away from my ordinary life as I took a deep dive into the hard. The actual situation is not as important as how I received the news, supported the person, and looked for guidance for myself. Life did...
Monthly Musings ~ April 2018
April was nothing like I expected and better than I imagined. Winter did not want to leave even though I begged and begged. The month dragged on with no end in sight until one morning it didn't. The spring green that I longed for appeared out of nowhere and the...
Identity: Who Do You Say You Are?
Who do you say you are in a world that shouts "reach for the stars, more is better and think of yourself first"? Jesus asked a similar question of His disciples to teach them they are always secure in what the Father says about them. Who do people say I am? This...
Holy Habits ~ A Guest Post
Growing up, one of the first things I did each morning, after I rolled out of bed, was neatly tuck the sheets and comforter back into their original spot. It was one of the first chores I remember doing and it quickly became a habit. Fast forward to now and you will...
Identity: God Redefines and Repurposes
For years, I knew exactly who I was. I claimed sister, daughter, teacher and mom as my identity and the security these names gave me lasted until recently. I understand we travel through different seasons of life. But four or so years ago, things changed at such a...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Blessed Assurance
A week ago as I was journaling, the words blessed assurance found their way onto the page. I must admit that those weren't the first words that spilled out. Words like "broken heart, bleeding out and brokenness" came first. God is so good not to leave us hanging onto...
Surrender and Dig Deeper
I struggle with that surefire faith that stops doubt in its tracks. My first response is to turn to myself for the answers. What follows is never very pretty because weakness and brokenness are not a good combination for finding the truth. I'm blessed to live in...
Monthly Musings ~ March 2018
Oh, March! I hear your roar. I see how you cling to winter like a long lost friend. But hope is coming. I see it in the buds ready to burst open in joy. The dull green landscape is brightening and the winter browns are turning golden. As you make your exit, your last...
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